Doctor wrong? When is the right time to disagree with your doctor? Here’s a list of signs to keep an eye on when you might think your doctor might not be giving you the best advice.
- When your doctor doesn’t take the time to listen to your concerns.
- When your doctor doesn’t perform an extensive examination.
- When your doctor prescribes medications without explaining why, what they are for, what the side-effects are and how much to take, and how long to take them for.
- When your doctor proposes a diagnostic test or medical test without explaining why, or without trying more conservative therapies first to treat your condition.
- When your doctor proposes an invasive procedure without discussing alternatives.
- When your doctor tries to dissuade you from getting a second opinion.
Yours in Optimal Health,
Dr. Mike
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I question my doctor all the time. I’m not a quota, I’m a person!
Comment by Tricia — January 4, 2010 @ 11:46 pm
I always make a list of medical questions for every medical exam I get.
Comment by Rushil — January 5, 2010 @ 11:15 am